Amp Q

[Dizzle]

I can pick this amp up for pretty cheap which will put me on my way for my system.

will be powering 2 JL Audio 12 inch w0's.

MA AUDIO M1680I 1600WATT

6-channel
4 x 200 & 2 x 400 watts maximum power
4 x 100 & 2 x 200 watts RMS
S/N ratio 99.3 dB
3/4/5/6/7/8/9 channel operation
Dimensions: 10Ó (w) x 2Ó (h) x 22Ó (l)
Double sided blue glass epoxy circuit board
Brushed and polished titanium finish heatsink
Full mosfet circuitry and power supply
2-ohm stable (stereo)
Regulated power supply
Remote on/off
Bridgeable
Soft start circuitry
3-way short circuit protection
Gold plated RCA jacks and speaker terminals
Highpass variable crossover 120-800 Hz
Low pass variable crossover 45-120 Hz
18 dB bass boost

[89vert]

to much amp not enough speakers, but seems alright for driving W0's

[Dizzle]

to much amp not enough speakers, but seems alright for driving W0's


then i'll buy 4 subs :naughty:

[Wagonized]

to much amp not enough speakers, but seems alright for driving W0's


then i'll buy 4 subs* :naughty:

more isnt always better

[Dizzle]

Signal-to-noise ratio is, dB - 100

A quantity of linear it is input - 3

Power with the load 4 Ohm, Vt - 4x100 + 2x200

Coefficient of nonlinear distortions, % - 0.02

Sensitivity is input, dB - 0,2-5

the other news - Safety devices of 2khya0A. Cutoff frequency of the crossover:
the channels 1-2 FVCH of 1000-3200 Hz; the channels 3-4 FVCH of
50-250 Hz, PF of 50-3200 Hz; the channel 5 FNCH of 50-200 Gts


sorry if this doesnt make sense.. had to translate it off a german site. most of the info wouldnt translate so this is all i have.

Steve - no word on the fuse size from the seller yet. he wants 150 for it right now.... claims its a 700 US amp new.. i'm starting to wonder if it's broken or won't work.

[Dizzle]

also found a Pheonix Gold Amp.

SPECIFICATIONS: Continuous Output Power at 0.02% THD (watts): ZX350v.2

4 ohms Stereo............................100 x 2

2 ohms Stereo............................200 x 2

1 ohm Stereo (current limited)......200 x 2

4 ohms Bridged...........................400 x 1

2 ohms Bridged (current limited)....400 x 1

Minimum Speaker load, Bridged......2 ohms

Minimum Speaker load, Stereo........1 ohm

Recommended Fuse Size..................40 amp

Continuous Current Draw @ Full Power..40 amps

Peak Current Draw @ Full Power...........55 amps

Dimensions (inches)......11.20L x 9.30W x 2.00H





ZX 350 FEATURES • The TCCH Proprietary Thermal Convection Cooled HeatSink Uses a variable speed axial fan to keep the amplifier cool • High-current triple-darlington Output Stages for high current capacity and low distortion • Tri-linear Capability for simultaneous Stereo & Bridged Mono Operation • 2 ohms bridge / 1 ohm stereo Operation Approved • 24db per octave, Continuously Variable, 30 to 600Hz highpass/Lowpass Crossover • Auxiliary Output RCA Jacks for lowpass, or Highpass Output • Variable, Input Sensitivity Control • Optional LPL Subwoofer Level Control • Advanced Turn-on & Turn-off Output Muting Circuitry • Independent Power-on, Thermal & Overload LED indicators • 24kt Gold-plated 2-ounce copper, Double-sided G10 Glass-epoxy Printed Circuit Boards • Audiophile Grade Capacitors & 1% Tolerance Metal Film Resistors • Nylon Isolation Mounting Feet • Optional RDDP Remote Diagnostic Display Port ZX350v.2 Specifications (Power Rated @ 14.4 Vdc) 100 x2, 4 ohms Stereo 200 x2, 2 ohms Stereo 400 x1, 4 ohms Bridged Minimum Speaker Load, Stereo 1 ohms Minimum Speaker Load, Bridged 2 ohms

[Wagonized]

PG is a much better amp

[Dizzle]

PG is a much better amp


PG will be better to power two w0's.. maybe more? the deal is i buy the amp for 200 and he'll throw in a EFX1 Farad cap... is that a good deal Wagonized or 89vert?

[Wagonized]

capacitors are a huge waste of money and will kill your alt. with this little power you should be able to keep your stock alt if you have a good starter battery and upgrade the big three wires under the hood

JL W0 is rated at 125 wrms a piece. this amp would power 2 of them nicely just make sure you have them wired for a 2 ohm mono load to the amp.

[fatso]

I agree with wagonized, don't waste your money on a cap, upgrade all your underhood powers and grounds and you will notice more of a difference, it will cost you less and make the biggest change.
Oh yeah...the more power you have going to your speakers the better, power doesn't destroy speakers...distortion (clipping) does.

[Wagonized]

the more power you have going to your speakers the better, power doesn't destroy speakers...distortion (clipping) does.

perfect example being the 15s i got from blubu. rated at 500 rms each they've been taking a clean 1250 each for quite a few months with no problems whatsoever

[Dizzle]

thanks guys.. also wagonized, the three wires to upgrade.. which ones are those? and would running 4 w0's be ok on this amp?

[Wagonized]

thanks guys.. also wagonized, the three wires to upgrade.. which ones are those? and would running 4 w0's be ok on this amp?

4 w0s will be the same loudness as 2 w0s just cost more, take up more space, and make box design harder. You're doubling the cone area but cutting power in half.

big three wires- alt to batt positive, batt to ground, chassis to ground

[Dizzle]

thanks guys.. also wagonized, the three wires to upgrade.. which ones are those? and would running 4 w0's be ok on this amp?

4 w0s will be the same loudness as 2 w0s just cost more, take up more space, and make box design harder. You're doubling the cone area but cutting power in half.

big three wires- alt to batt positive, batt to ground, chassis to ground



ok thanks... and the big three wires, what do i upgrade with? do i just change the gauge?

[Wagonized]

thanks guys.. also wagonized, the three wires to upgrade.. which ones are those? and would running 4 w0's be ok on this amp?

4 w0s will be the same loudness as 2 w0s just cost more, take up more space, and make box design harder.* You're doubling the cone area but cutting power in half.

big three wires- alt to batt positive, batt to ground, chassis to ground



ok thanks... and the big three wires, what do i upgrade with? do i just change the gauge?

upgrade the gauge...4 gauge works for most applications but bigger never hurts

[Dizzle]

thanks guys.. also wagonized, the three wires to upgrade.. which ones are those? and would running 4 w0's be ok on this amp?

4 w0s will be the same loudness as 2 w0s just cost more, take up more space, and make box design harder. You're doubling the cone area but cutting power in half.

big three wires- alt to batt positive, batt to ground, chassis to ground



ok thanks... and the big three wires, what do i upgrade with? do i just change the gauge?

upgrade the gauge...4 gauge works for most applications but bigger never hurts


i believe you just saved me hundreds of dollars. i got a selection of 2, 4, 6 and 8 gauge wire in my garage right now.. im thinkin of going with 4 as recommended.

thanks again wagonized. i'll be picking up the PG amp cheap cheap and then all i need is some 6x9's.. 6.5's and a deck and thats that.

(if you sell your explorer and want the bronco come take it.. found vert i need picked up :naughty: )

[fatso]

To be more specific...don't waste your time on 4awg, 1/0awg is so cheap you mught as well go with it. Upgrade your power wire from your alternator to your battery, as for grounds,,,do them alll, alt (engine block) to the frame, frame to battery and battery to body.
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to call me.
Dave
604-351-3900